Drivers now risk a ban if they swear according to the latest version of motorsport’s International Sporting Code. Image: Action

F1 drivers could face a race ban this year if they repeatedly swear or criticise the FIA under controversial new rules published this week. Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen received community service,

A fiery 2024 Formula 1 season led to the broadcast of some, shall we say, PG-13 language over team radio channels, leading to FIA President Mohamed Ben Sualyem limiting even censored recordings of foul-mouthed drivers last September.

The FIA has released a series of new stewards' penalty guidelines that could result in drivers receiving fines, points deductions and even racing bans.